Melissa Hassey » Children

Magical Christmas Portrait….

melissa — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:40:53 +0000

Like I had said…. I am attempting to catch up on my blog posts!! Since this portrait session focused on getting one individual photograph, I figured it was an easy post.

I just love these girls!! Their mom had the idea for the portrait and we collaborated together once again this year, with these two beautiful sisters, to create a unique, fun and magical Christmas portrait. I hope you enjoy this!

Center City/ Rittenhouse Portraits!

melissa — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:28:01 +0000

Yay! Another Center City portrait session. I love these! Sam and her mom were so much fun. Sam has always made my job easy throughout the years. She is full of personality and style (she even picked out her own wardrobe!). She is enamored with dogs and pigeons, 2 of my favorite animals as well. It was cute to watch her chase after the pigeons. We wandered the streets, stores and parks around Center City. It was a great day overall.

Below is one of my favorites from the day…..

Center City Portrait Session in Philadelphia!

melissa — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:48:18 +0000

I just love this family! They are fun, open minded and beautiful! This is the 4th year (wow!) that I have had the absolute pleasure of photographing Cheyenne. He gets more and more handsome each year…. however that is possible! Here are a few pics from previous years as well as a couple of past blog post links:

2008, 2009, 2010

http://melissahassey.com/2010/10/batman-at-the-philadelphia-art-museum/

http://melissahassey.com/2009/09/spiderman-in-rittenhouse-park/

This year we traveled around Center City. We stopped at City Hall, Broad Street, Prince Music Theatre and the Comcast Building. It was SO much fun! I can always rely on this family to collaborate ideas with and, as you will see, to dress impeccably. You all are the best!!

The Pop Shop in Collingswood!

melissa — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 11:35:08 +0000

It had been 3 years since I last saw this family…. but it was well worth the wait! Three years ago I photographed Joseph on the Main Street in Haddonfield, NJ. Below is a portrait from that session. how handsome is he!? And wait until you see how much he’s grown!

Since that time, Joseph acquired a little brother, Ethan! Another cutie! These boys were so much fun. We met at one of their favorite family stops: The Pop Shop in Collingswood, NJ. I had never been there but it is adorable and I can see why kids and adults alike completely packed this diner on a Saturday afternoon.

Admittedly, Joseph had some moments where he really didn’t feel like being photographed much. Though, once he got a hamburger and a drink in his belly, he was goofy and full of smiles! I can completely relate, Joseph!

And heeeeeere’s Ethan!

Fall Portraits at Valley Forge National Park

melissa — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:54:01 +0000

This portrait session took quite some time to actually happen! It seemed like nature was trying to keep us apart. There were multiple days of bad weather, unfortunate illness and then, to top it off, we couldn’t find each other at the park! It actually became quite humorous!

Thankfully it DID eventually happen and I finally got to meet the absolutely adorable Hannah! She is a new walker/ waddler, which I always love! She has a wonderful personality and apparently loves to eat!

I met with Hannah and her mom at Valley Forge National Park. I brought a bunch of apples for some Fall fun and boy did Hannah love those! We actually had to hide them for a bit just to get a few portraits without the apples. Ha!

Anyway, this blog took me a while to put together as Hannah is so cute that she made it tough to choose! I hope you enjoy…..

Storybook Land Portrait Session!

melissa — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:33:33 +0000

On the way down to the Jersey Shore, you may have passed Storybook Land. If you have young children, I definitely suggest that you make the stop and check this park out! Storybook Land is an adorable, fun and well shaded (yay!) park for young children and child-like adults alike. The theme is (obviously?) children’s stories and nursery rhymes and is really adorable.

I have been photographing this awesome family for years and was excited to visit someplace new with them. We always make the portrait session more like a play date/ fun outing for John Paul. Each year I look forward to seeing how much he has grown! This year was no exception. He is turning into quite an awesome little man. I loved that after each ride he told the operator, “I really liked that!”.

It was so much fun to hang out with them, play with John Paul and even go on a few rides (I love my job!!).

I hope you enjoy these!

Model Portraits at The Philadelphia Museum of Art!

melissa — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:18:06 +0000

Oh, Lucia!!! She is simply stunning, isn’t she?! Such beautiful features and the most adorable smile and personality to boot. I’ve been photographing her since she was only weeks old and so she is quite used to my big camera! This time we headed over to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to do some model portraits for her new portfolio. Keep an eye out for her!! I think she is going to do quite well!! She is a natural!

Wildwood Beach Portraits!

melissa — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:56:13 +0000

I have been lucky enough to continue to watch these adorable kids grow each year! They are SO much fun!! I just love them.

This year I was excited to meet up with both families at Wildwood Beach. The four children are cousins and I was able to spend time with each set of siblings, Tyler & Chase and Sofia & Jack! We did a lot of running, splashing and digging. It was a gorgeous night and I had a great time!

Twice the love!

melissa — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:04:26 +0000

I am giving you fair warning here…after seeing this post you may start wishing for twin babies. There, you’ve been warned.

Meet twin brother & sister, Raina & Jude. They just recently turned 1 and had a luau birthday party! I met up with Jude & Raina and their parents at Pleasant Hill Park in Northeast Philadelphia. It is a relaxing park and we found some great little pockets of space to feed the geese and take some pretty river portraits! The twins even changed into their adorable luau outfits for some of the portraits. So cute! These two were so much fun and just made me smile the entire time. Mom & Dad were completely relaxed and knew how to have fun. I always appreciate that!

Newborn Baby Boy!

melissa — Tue, 10 May 2011 19:54:00 +0000

I was so very excited for this portrait session!! I have been photographing this fabulous family since they had their first baby girl in 2009. Since then, I can’t tell you how many times I have seen and or photographed them. (I love that my job includes transitioning into friendships!) Here is the blog post from our first portrait session when (now) big sister, Lucia was first born: http://melissahassey.com/2009/03/newborn-baby-girl/

Their latest addition, Giovanni, arrived on April 21st. This little man is absolutely adorable. I especially love his hair!! I hope you enjoy these few: